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From: Alivia Roach, University of Missouri, Senior in Strategic Communication
As a recipient of the Rural Missouri Scholarship, I am honored to have the opportunity to spend the first two years of my career (after graduation) with a rural Missouri newspaper. I hope to receive this opportunity to work for a newspaper as a full-time, Multimedia Content Coordinator. This could include content creation, social strategy, reporting, website management, ad sales, as well as other related duties.
I have studied within the University of Missouri Journalism school, with an emphasis in Strategic Communication. Also, during my studies, I have pursued a minor in Spanish and involved myself in a number of organizations, several of which I attained leadership positions in. During my time at Mizzou, I have attained many skills that would be valuable in a newsroom setting:
• Digital Strategy
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Content Creation
• Communication Design
• And many others!
I look forward to what the future holds, and I am excited for the opportunity to devote my time to an incredible rural Missouri newspaper. Please review my LinkedIn page to see more of who I am as a student and individual. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out to myself or Chad Stebbins (emails below) for more information.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you!
Alivia Roach
Alivia Roach Email: aery9c@umsystem.edu
Chad Stebbins Email: cstebbins@mopress.com
NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM: PROFITABLE LEGAL PUBLICATION NEWSPAPER & DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM FOR SALE — Rare opportunity to acquire an established legal publication newspaper serving eight counties, paired with a high-traffic online news website. This well-known publication is fully qualified for legal notices and has a longstanding reputation, delivering consistent, reliable revenue across print and digital platforms.
Highlights:
This is a proven, scalable media operation combining trusted legal publishing with a high-visibility digital presence.
Serious inquiries only. Confidential details available upon request. Call (913) 219-4900 (1/9/2026)
PRINTING EQUIPMENT: Two Chandler & Price printing presses, 10”x15”, $50 each, or best offer. One Miles Nervine proof press with two heavy rollers, $50. One Hamilton 18-drawer type cabinet with 18 drawers of hand-set type plus several fonts of wooden type, $200. Located in Piedmont, Mo. Contact Harold Ellinghouse, (573) 429-4134 or (573) 223-4860. (8/18/2025)
SOUTHWEST GROUP: Three weekly newspapers in Jasper County are offered for sale as a group. One covers the county seat, the other two are long-time established newspapers. All are legal publications. Owners wish to retire. Email: jascocitizen@gmail.com. (5/1/2024)
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER: Award-winning weekly newspaper in Howard County. Locally owned since 1840. Loyal advertising and readership. Excellent staff. Debt free. Owner plans to re-locate.
Fayette is the county seat with a population of approximately 2,600. and is the home of Central Methodist University. Coverage area includes Fayette, New Franklin, Armstrong, Harrisburg, Higbee, and Glasgow.
Email: jaddison@fayettenews.com (6/19/2023)
EXECUTIVE EDITOR: SBJ Media is seeking an Executive Editor to lead the newsroom and help shape the next chapter of Springfield Business Journal.
Since 1980, SBJ has covered the companies, people, investments, industries and decisions shaping southwest Missouri's economy. Today, our journalism reaches readers through Springfield Business Journal, SBJ.net, daily email products, special publications, events, video and other digital platforms.
The media industry has changed dramatically and will continue to change. Technology changes. Platforms change. Reader habits change.
What doesn't change is the need for deep, intelligent, credible and valuable local business journalism that readers cannot get anywhere else.
SBJ's position is to be the region's Business Authority. We are looking for an Executive Editor who can protect what has made SBJ trusted while leading the newsroom toward what comes next.
The Executive Editor is SBJ's senior editorial leader and a member of the company's leadership team, with responsibility for editorial strategy, newsroom leadership, journalistic standards, audience relevance and digital growth.
This starts with excellent journalism.
We want SBJ's newsroom focused on original, authoritative and unduplicated reporting. That means making strong choices about which stories deserve our resources, going deeper where SBJ can provide distinctive value and helping readers understand not only what happened, but why it matters.
The Executive Editor will:
We want a leader who recognizes that running a newsroom is about more than managing assignments. It is about helping talented people reach their highest potential.
The Executive Editor will coach and develop journalists, establish clear expectations, hold people accountable and create an environment where people can do exceptional work.
We also expect this leader to draw ideas from the entire team. Innovation should not depend on the person with the biggest title having every good idea.
The Executive Editor should recognize individual strengths, develop talent and create a newsroom where people are encouraged to question assumptions, identify opportunities and contribute to the evolution of SBJ.
Trust is one of SBJ's most important assets.
The Executive Editor will protect and deepen that trust through accuracy, fairness, sound judgment, transparency and strong journalistic ethics.
Great business journalism also depends on strong sourcing. We expect the Executive Editor to help journalists develop trusted relationships throughout the region and greater expertise in the businesses, industries and organizations they cover.
Those relationships are built on trust, and that trust includes SBJ's commitment to independent, fair and thoughtful journalism. We want our sources and readers to know that we will listen carefully, seek to understand and report with integrity, even when the issues are complex or challenging.
Strong editorial judgment and audience awareness are not competing ideas at SBJ. We believe they strengthen one another.
SBJ has invested in understanding who our readers are, how they use our products, what they value and where they believe we can improve. We want an Executive Editor who will use that intelligence and continually seek feedback from readers, subscribers, sources and community partners.
Reader intelligence strengthens our journalism by helping us understand where needs, questions and opportunities exist.
The next editor should continually ask what information regional business leaders need, where information gaps exist and what SBJ can provide that readers cannot get anywhere else.
SBJ has an established brand and an engaged business audience. We also believe there is significant opportunity to accelerate our digital growth, and the Executive Editor will have a major role in building that next phase.
We want this leader to look at SBJ's digital journalism from end to end: what we cover, how stories are conceived and packaged, when and where they are published, how readers discover them, how we use email and social platforms, how occasional readers become regular users and what new digital products could make SBJ more valuable.
The Executive Editor will help:
We expect the next Executive Editor to make a measurable impact on how SBJ goes to market digitally, from the creation of our journalism through the way audiences discover, experience and return to it.
There is no single career path required for this position. Candidates may be experienced editors, newsroom leaders, business journalists, digital journalists or other accomplished media professionals ready to lead people, journalism and change.
Strong candidates will bring excellent news judgment, strong writing and editing skills, high journalistic standards and intellectual curiosity about business and the forces shaping communities.
We are also looking for demonstrated leadership ability, emotional steadiness, strong communication, an ability to develop talent, digital and audience aptitude, comfort with data and analytics, and the ability to turn ideas into action.
Experience covering business, leading journalists or working within specialized or local journalism is preferred. Leadership ability, editorial judgment, digital aptitude and demonstrated results will be weighed heavily.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who understands what should never change and what absolutely must.
This is an office-based leadership position at SBJ Media's headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, with flexibility to work remotely when appropriate based on newsroom and business needs.
We aren't focused on a rigid office schedule. We are focused on having an engaged, accessible leader who uses good judgment about when being together matters.
Submit a resume and letter of interest explaining why this opportunity interests you. We would also like candidates to briefly address two questions:
What makes local business journalism indispensable today?
How would you determine what an established media organization should preserve, change and build next?
Examples of journalism, digital products, audience-growth initiatives, editorial projects or teams you've helped lead are encouraged.
Applications will be reviewed as received, and the search will remain open until the right candidate is identified. (9/14/2026)
REPORTER: A locally owned, award-winning newspaper is seeking a reporter to cover Willow Springs-area business and events. Evening and occasional weekend availability is required.
The idea candidate has writing and/or reporting experience, does not struggle to meet weekly deadlines, and excels at working independently. This is a hybrid in-office/work from home position based in Willow Springs, Mo.
Hours will vary weekly, but we are offering a competitive hourly wage.
Training will be provided for the right candidate, but experience is preferred. Howell County News has a strict no-AI policy for all content.
To apply, send a resume and writing sample to editor@howellcountynews.com , or apply in person at 110 West Main, Willow Springs. (8/26/2026)
NEWS REPORTER —The Warrensburg Star-Journal is seeking a qualified, driven candidate to join our newsroom as a full-time News Reporter. We are an award-winning, twice-weekly newspaper with an 1,100-circulation and a proud 160-year history of providing quality journalism to Warrensburg and Johnson County.
What You Will Do
Cover local news: Lead coverage on several critical hard news beats.
Tell community stories: Write engaging features and cover vital community events.
Capture multimedia: Take photos and produce digital content to accompany your stories.
Support special sections: Write and curate content for focused, themed publications.
Boost social media: Assist with expanding our online presence and digital audience engagement.
What We Look For
Education & Experience: A degree in journalism, communication, or a related field, and/or equivalent experience at a news publication.
Digital Skills: A strong multimedia background; experience with Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office is a plus.
Deadline-Driven: Ability to thrive under pressure and consistently hit strict nightly deadlines.
Flexibility: A adaptable schedule to cover evening meetings or breaking community events.
Collaborative Spirit: A professional demeanor to build trust with local sources and work seamlessly with our newsroom team.
Dual-Platform Mindset: Ability to produce high-quality content optimized for both print and digital platforms.
Why Join Us?
Great Location: Warrensburg is a vibrant community of 20,000, best known as the home of the University of Central Missouri and the legendary "Old Drum." We are located just 10 miles from Whiteman Air Force Base and less than an hour from Kansas City.
Strong Backing: We are proudly owned by Carpenter Media Group, an equal opportunity employer.
Perks: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, comfortable working environment.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and work samples directly to Joe Andrews, Editor, at joe.andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com. (8/20/2026)
FREELANCE REPORTER: Freelance Writers for two community newspapers
About Us: The Sedalia Democrat and Warrensburg Star-Journal are award winning community newspapers serving Pettis and Johnson counties (Missouri) respectively.
What We Need: We are looking for a reliable freelance writers to help us create high-quality editorial content. You will be responsible for researching topics, following our style guide, and delivering clean, SEO-optimized drafts. Knowledge of AP Style is a must.
Expected Volume: * 4 articles per month * 500 to 750 words Requirements: * Proven experience writing in the community newspaper space. * Strong understanding of SEO best practices. * Ability to meet deadlines consistently. * Native-level English writing skills.
How to Apply: Please send an email to Joe.Andrews@warrensburgstarjournal.com with the subject line "Freelance Writer - [Your Name]". Include: 1. A brief summary of your experience in our niche. 2. Links to 2-3 relevant writing samples or your online portfolio. (7/28/2026)